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Description
As a Fitter you will set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment. Fabricate and assemble metal using welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools according to specifications. You will repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core ā Mig
- Welding 1/8 to unlimited thickness.
- Ability to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols.
- Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types.
- Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds.
- Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1ā thick.
- Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo
- Level, 25ā Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Plyers.
- Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner.
- Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner.
- Work in a safe manner at a high production rate
- Able to level and square parts while tacking into place
- Rigging and hoisting with overhead crane
- Fix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs)
- Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gently
- Stand for 8-10 hours
- Climb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handed
- MIG weld: dual shield flux core 0.45 (95%) hard wire 0.35 (5%)
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years plus experience in metal fabrication/fitting (not pipe fence)
- Strong capacity for teamwork
- MIG and Flux-core experienceĀ
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate initiative and autonomy
- High School Diploma or GED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ā· Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
Ā· Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
Ā· Must be able to see details at close range.
Ā· Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking,
Ā· stooping, and carrying materials.
Ā· Able to work required overtimeĀ
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category
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